Dictionary for Common Words Used in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan

Author: Wei Li
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Publish Date: 2000-12-01
Features: This dictionary analyzes the differences and similarities in form, sound, and meaning of commonly used words in mainland China and the Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan regions. It employs contrastive linguistic research methods to combine character analysis with word comparison, using both diachronic and synchronic comparisons to highlight regional variations in the usage of these characters and words. The dictionary holds significant academic value and practical significance.
Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan all share Chinese as their mother tongue, but over the past five decades, differences have gradually emerged in writing, vocabulary, and other aspects. The Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan regions have produced many new words. Some words, although written the same as in mainland China's Mandarin, have different meanings, such as "close contact," "caution," "hot spring," and "talk show." Some of these words have gradually been adopted into mainland Mandarin, such as "luminous," "packaging," "stockholder," and "aftermarket." Similarly, some words from mainland China have also spread to the regions. Beijing University of Technology Press specially invited relevant experts to compile this dictionary.
This dictionary analyzes the differences and similarities in form, sound, and meaning of commonly used words in mainland China and the Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan regions. It employs contrastive linguistic research methods to combine character analysis with word comparison, using both diachronic and synchronic comparisons to highlight regional variations in the usage of these characters and words. The dictionary holds significant academic value and practical significance. It can help people in mainland China and the regions understand the current state of language and writing across the three regions. It is highly useful for Chinese language teaching, linguistic and writing information processing, and social language communication.